Teacher of English

Merciatrust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a talented English teacher who is passionate about driving student success and delivering high standards. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in teaching a diverse group of students and will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position offers a dynamic environment in a supportive trust, where the focus is on academic excellence and character development.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching English with high standards.
• Knowledgeable and committed to supporting students.
• Experience delivering English up to GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to key stage 3 and 4 pupils.
• Drive outcomes and ensure student success.
• Support the delivery of an academically rigorous curriculum.

Skills

Knowledge of English curriculum

Commitment to safeguarding

Ability to support at GCSE level

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 25 June 2025

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.

Why do we exist?

• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

• We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

Newfield School

Newfield School is a mainstream secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with approximately 1050 pupils on roll. Drawing from a wide catchment, the school offers a truly comprehensive experience.

Newfield School strives to provide all pupils, no matter their background or starting point, an academic curriculum that allows them to excel and thrive when they leave. We are committed to the most vulnerable pupils, and we are recruiting those who believe that high standards and expectations are necessary to lead pupils towards success.

We passionately believe in the need for a warm/strict approach as the bedrock of any success for pupils. Clarity and consistency are paramount for both pupils and staff as we work together to achieve our shared aspirations. Our pedagogical approach is clearly defined, emphasising direct instruction, the use of visualisers and high-level questioning to enhance learning. While we have established a strong level of consistency that supports pupil progress, we continually strive for excellence. We are seeking dedicated professionals who can help us build on this foundation and drive our ambitions forward.

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented teacher of English to join our team. Passionate about English, you will share our desire to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best available opportunities for pupils.

We are ambitious for all, which is reflected in our academically rigorous curriculum. You will be responsible for teaching pupils across key stage 3 and 4.

The candidate

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and committed to the role and able to support the team in the delivery of English up to GCSE.

Newfield Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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